SENCo Administrator
The Link School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36hrs MTWTh (8.30-16.00) Fr (8.30-15:45), Term time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4/5, SP 18 to 25, Actual £25,927.88 to £29,099.61(FTE £30,279 - £33,983.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a SENCo Administrator to provide administrative support to the SENCo, support teaching and learning by providing high quality administrative support as part of a committed and flexible administration team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of the EHCP review process including scheduling of annual reviews, gathering of reports from school staff and completion of annual reviews in line with statutory time frames. Arrange interim and emergency annual reviews as required.
- Co-ordinate and communicate the EHCP and annual review process to stakeholders and staff.
- Be proficient in the relevant aspects of the use and management of Arbor, undertaking training as required and authorised.
- Complete the Arbor end of year and new academic year procedures.
- Complete other database management procedures as required, including maintenance of system tables, bulk updates and housekeeping.
- Have a good working knowledge of the school’s management information systems, as well as other administrative systems.
- Work under the direction of the SENCo and the school leadership team to deliver a comprehensive range of administrative tasks to a high standard.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in maths and English.
- Training and/or qualification in administration / clerical or related activities to level 3
- Advanced knowledge of Arbor data management and its use within a school environment.
- Excellent knowledge of annual review process for EHCPs in line with the SEN Code of Practice and other relevant sections of the code, including relating to tribunal and appeal hearings.
- Ability to present information in a logical, clear and concise format and to communicate this effectively to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
What the school offers its staff
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towardsmaintainingand improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just aselectionof the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
- Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme and Employee Car Lease Scheme )
- Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme,My GymDiscounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
- Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
- Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Link School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 157 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Link School website
- Email address
- lcraft@thelinkschool.co.uk
The Link School specialises in meeting the needs of 148 students from 4-18 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. Situated in the London Borough of Sutton all three sites are easily accessible by public transport and well placed to draw upon a wide range of leisure, recreational and educational facilities having easy access to Surrey and London.
The school provides a warm, safe, friendly and nurturing environment, which helps pupils to learn, express their ideas, communicate, develop friendships and grow in confidence and self- esteem.
Staff provide pupils with an outstanding education based on strong practitioner research and the holistic curriculum offer that promotes strong personal and social education as well as cognitive development. It is a rewarding and inspirational place to work. To find out more about us visit www.thelinkschool.co.uk
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